LSU hosted numerous top football recruits in the class of 2027 over the weekend. In addition to the number one overall prospect and top receiver in the class, five-star athlete Xavier Sabb, four-star edge rusher Abraham Sesay, and three-stars Adryan Cole and Markez Davis all made visits. While Lane Kiffin’s staff certainly has the money to compete for the nation’s top recruits, Andre Champagne with 247Sports says it’s the culture at LSU and the connection with the staff recruits have raved about.
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Coach O also pitched in with Jay Johnson’s staff this week. He helped host Northwestern State left-handed pitcher Brody Tosclair on a visit this week. The Thibodaux native entered the portal after winning Southland Freshman of the Year with the Demons. He pitched 38 innings with a 1.89 ERA and 55 strikeouts before injuring his elbow.
Gameday on LSU campus might look and smell a little different after a law signed by Governor Landry increases penalties for marijuana use near schools. State Representative Gabe Firment says the bill hopes to restore a family-friendly tailgating atmosphere.
LSU men’s basketball is already loading up on marquee non-conference matchups next season. The Tigers are scheduled to take on Gonzaga in Spokane, Washington November 14. It will be the first-ever matchup between the Tigers and Bulldogs. LSU will also compete in the Palm Springs Classic alongside SMU, Arizona State and USC.
A pair of former Louisiana college baseball stars faced off in the majors last night. Former Cajun Spencer Arrighetti’s Astros took the 11-9 win over Paul Skenes and the Pirates. Neither starter made it out the fifth inning, but it was Skenes who left the game with the lead, allowing three runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts. Arrighetti allowed four runs on six hits with three strikeouts, but the Astros snatched a win with a six-spot in the bottom of the eighth.